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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Wheaton Municipal Airport (KETH)

Lat: 45.78°NLon: 96.55°WElev: 1011ft.

Overcast

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jan 10:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Wheaton MN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 12. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 16 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph after midnight.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow and sleet between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of freezing rain after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Southeast wind 9 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 26 °F

    Cloudy then
    Slight Chance
    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph after midnight.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 12. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph after midnight.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow and sleet between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of freezing rain after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Southeast wind 9 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Point Forecast:
Wheaton MN
 45.81°N 96.49°W (Elev. 1004 ft)
Last Update:
10:36 pm CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 9, 2026
 
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